With the additional space that comes with the Clubman, MINI has been working on new storage solutions. One that is likely to see production is a removable storage organizer hidden under a false floor. The storage module will occupy the entire boot area and will be made deep enough so that when the rear seats are folded down, a flat storage area will be created.
The design under consideration for the storage module allows dividers to be repositioned to configure the space inside the organizer as desired. In addition, while the module will not have the hydraulic assist feature that was shown in the Clubman Concepts, it will be removable.
It may also be worth noting that, because of the storage layout, we’re likely to see the Clubman “S” with exhausts placed on the outer corners of rear rather than a central layout as seen on the R56 Cooper S.
I think that’s a great idea. Nice way to differentiate this car and demonstrate some really valuable products besides just a longer overall car and an extra side door.
I love the barn doors and look forward to see them on my Clubman. However, I’ll miss the hatch which is nice to sit under and tail gate when it’s raining or the sun it beating down. How about a pop-up tent or canopy in the storage unit? Fold out table? Cooler for MINIkegs?
<blockquote>They should just call it a boot box – heck, if I want a “module†I’ll scarf one off the Lunar Lander. Fancy woids just mean they can charge more.</blockquote>
Hahahah that’s hilarious!! I think the boot “module”/boot box is a great idea because it would keep things from sliding around. I know that when I take MINI-sort of turns really quickly, I hear everything sliding around back there. I’m debating bungee-cording everything so it won’t slide!
Looks Nice.
I wonder if there are going to be many accessories for tailgating.
The tea pot and cups is <em>such</em> a nice touch!
I think that’s a great idea. Nice way to differentiate this car and demonstrate some really valuable products besides just a longer overall car and an extra side door.
Not a bad idea at all, while I don’t expect to carry around a tea seat I could see the usefullness of this type of design consideration.
ooo…dual outer corner exhausts, eh? that could look pretty nifty. i think the clubman will look supah slick with a roof rack as well. and some lasers.
They should just call it a boot box – heck, if I want a “module” I’ll scarf one off the Lunar Lander. Fancy woids just mean they can charge more.
BCNU,
Rob in Dago
I think we found the seating for the 5th!
I love the barn doors and look forward to see them on my Clubman. However, I’ll miss the hatch which is nice to sit under and tail gate when it’s raining or the sun it beating down. How about a pop-up tent or canopy in the storage unit? Fold out table? Cooler for MINIkegs?
<blockquote>They should just call it a boot box – heck, if I want a “module†I’ll scarf one off the Lunar Lander. Fancy woids just mean they can charge more.</blockquote>
Hahahah that’s hilarious!! I think the boot “module”/boot box is a great idea because it would keep things from sliding around. I know that when I take MINI-sort of turns really quickly, I hear everything sliding around back there. I’m debating bungee-cording everything so it won’t slide!